Great House is not a great novel, not even a good collection of short stories.
Welcome to the Right Now Is Perfect website! I hope spending a few minutes here will lead you to feeling that right now is perfect. It's the perfect time to do the best you can with whatever you have.
Right Now Is Perfect is available from all online retailers.
Monthly Archive: March 2012
March 16th, 2012
Lessons from a Friday the 13th misadventure
First, let me state that I am not a superstitious person. In fact, as I get older I find myself more interested in science and statistical proof. Still, the empirical first hand experience is hard to ignore.
March 12th, 2012
The Man in the Wooden Hat
This is a central mystery that propels the whole story. One thing the book demonstrates is the difference between generations in emotional reactions. Perhaps Betty’s decisions are understandable only to someone of her time and place.
Posted in Book Reviews, Uncategorized | Tags: Hong Kong, Jane Gardam, literary fiction, Old Filth sequel
March 5th, 2012
Soap Opera Novel Changes History
The creation of www.Smashwords.com one of the primary eBook distributors in the world and a genuine rival to Amazon in the eBook competition, was in no small measure the direct result of Mark trying to publish and distribute Lesleyann’s novel.
Posted in Book Reviews | Tags: eBook history, Lesleyann & Mark Coker, Smashwords.com, Soap Opera Novel
Lessons from a Friday the 13th misadventure
First, let me state that I am not a superstitious person. In fact, as I get older I find myself more interested in science and statistical proof. Still, the empirical first hand experience is hard to ignore.
The Man in the Wooden Hat
This is a central mystery that propels the whole story. One thing the book demonstrates is the difference between generations in emotional reactions. Perhaps Betty’s decisions are understandable only to someone of her time and place.
Soap Opera Novel Changes History
The creation of www.Smashwords.com one of the primary eBook distributors in the world and a genuine rival to Amazon in the eBook competition, was in no small measure the direct result of Mark trying to publish and distribute Lesleyann’s novel.
-
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
American history archaeology book review book trailer Caleb's Crossing French Open Geraldine Brooks historical fiction Jane Gardam literary fiction Matador memoir Rafa Nadal review of Right Now Is Perfect Right Now Is Perfect Roger Federer sailing in the South Pacific Smashwords Smashwords.com tennis
-
Recent Posts
-
Manhattan in the late 30s–a stylish novel setting
May 05, 2013 By Carol RyanThe novel, Rules of Civility, starts off with an intriguing prolog narrated by the central character, Katey Kontent. Since the author’s name is Amor it’s possible Read More » -
Arcadia–Growing up in a commune
April 06, 2013 By Carol RyanArcadia is a novel that explores life for Bit (the oddball name sounds authentic), who was born and raised in the fictional commune. Read More » -
Sailboat Rescued in the Marquesas
March 23, 2013 By Carol RyanGene’s boat, Paragrin, was not alongside Velela but was at an odd angle separate from the other boats, and headed out to sea. Read More »
-
-
Recent Comments
-
-
-
Carol Anita Ryan: So glad the boat wasn't stolen and was retreived! »
-
Val Lycette: That is a beautiful harbor and what fun to see it »
-
Mary E. Trimble: Yikes! What a story! When we were in the Marquesas »
-





Spring time in the Northern Latitudes/ Come Alive When Winter Ends
A very popular Persian poet today and for the past seven hundred years or so is known to us as Rumi. Much of his poetry reminds us to embrace the delights of the senses and enjoy life—perfect for this time of year.